CVE-2005-4795: High severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the multi-language environment library (libmle) in Solaris 7 and 8, as shipped with the Japanese locale, allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 6, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4795?

CVE-2005-4795 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4795?

To mitigate CVE-2005-4795, consider applying the latest patches or updates for Solaris 7 and 8.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-4795?

CVE-2005-4795 affects systems running Solaris 7 and 8 configured with the Japanese locale.

4

Can CVE-2005-4795 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-4795 requires local access for exploitation, making it a local attack vector.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-4795?

Local users on affected Solaris systems can exploit CVE-2005-4795 to gain elevated privileges.

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